Theoretical Study of the Transesterification of Triglycerides to Biodiesel Fuel under Various Conditions

Authors : Yusuke ASAKUMA

Pages : 193-196

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Publication Date : 2011-11-28

Article Type : Other Papers

Abstract :The transesterification of triglycerides under various conditions was considered in terms of the activation energy obtained from molecular orbital calculations . The transesterification reaction proceeds via a cyclic transition state, consisting of the carboxyl carbon and the alcohol. Moreover, the reaction pathway was shown by an activation energy analysis and an electrostatic potential distribution.
Keywords : Biodiesel fuel, transesterification reaction, electrostatic potential